ROLLIN TWP. — Just what to do with a growing brush and dirt pile and improving access to Green’s Lakeside Cemetery were discussed Wednesday at the Rollin Township Board meeting.

Supervisor John Jenkins said the growing pile of brush in the northeast corner of the cemetery along Manitou Road “appears to be imported,” suggesting someone is bringing the cut and broken branches to the secluded part of the cemetery and dumping them.

Jenkins estimated up to 10 loads of brush, as well as multiple truckloads of dirt left over from grave digging, are beginning to encroach on nearby graves.

The board authorized Jenkins to have local businessman Keith Grubb come in and remove the branches and extra earth for $1,100.

Trustee Jerry Wilson said it will take Grubb more trips back and forth to remove the piles because the current entrances are too small and narrow for larger trucks to easily access the cemetery, and Grubb will have to use a smaller vehicle.

After discussion, Jenkins named a three-person committee to look into installing a new access gate to allow larger vehicles to enter and exit, as well as help relieve congestion when larger funeral processions use the cemetery. Wilson will chair the committee, with trustee Bruce Walker and former clerk Sharon Gust also serving.

The board also authorized the newly formed committee to look into the cost of placing “no dumping” signs at the cemetery.